How We Work
learn
execute
learn
First, we do our homework. Then comes a meeting focused on the current situation, your priorities and challenges and your immediate needs.
plan
execute
learn
Second, we align with you on goals and a timeline ... and then we go to work finding solutions with trusted partners.
execute
execute
execute
Lastly, once the legwork is done and you are happy with the solution(s), it's time to put them to the test!
Our Team
Karen Gleason
Karen makes it her business to understand clients’ businesses, but she much prefers the term “inquisitive” to “nosy.” Although she would have made a great detective, we’re glad she went into foodservice, where she spent the last 30+ years working in just about every facet of the industry. Her experience and endless enthusiasm for helping others primed her for the role of President at 23 NORTH. Still, she’s never one to just sit back, so don’t be surprised to find her with sleeves rolled up in the food lab with a joyful smile on her face.
Michael Perrino
Mike is our resident Mr. Fixit, preferring to see problems as challenges. His persistence and healthy dose of perfectionism were highly valued traits during his tenure on executive teams throughout the foodservice industry. Luckily for us, 23 NORTH scooped him up to lead the way with all things related to business operations. Of course, he isn’t all business...just ask him about his latest gig playing drums with a local band. Mike’s deep insights from the foodservice industry not only make him an incredible asset for our team, but also for our partner suppliers’ businesses.
Alex Dreckshage
Alex has never encountered a timeline she couldn’t tackle. Nicknamed the “Get It Done Girl” around our office, her attention to detail and steel-trapped memory are unmatched — at least after she’s had her essential first cup of coffee. In a world where many people are dominated by “left brain” or “right brain” ways of thinking, Alex brings the perfect blend of creativity and pragmatism to the 23 NORTH team. (Not to brag, but she also brings some killer homemade pizza to our potlucks.)